The average train between Dortmund and Rotterdam takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Dortmund to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Rotterdam is 210.7 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 47m.